Day 22

Over the long Labor Day weekend I went for a visit to the booming metropolis of Dill City, Oklahoma to visit my aunt and grandpa.  We relaxed, talked and looked at fabric catalogs (Hey...there's so much pretty fabric out there).  We agreed that she needed to make me at least 18 quilts because I absolutely could not make up my mind as to which fabric I liked best.  I always enjoy my time out there.  She always has Christian radio going in the house and we sing along with every song.  One of her favorites is "Remind me who I am" by Jason Gray.  I've always liked the song, but it wasn't until she had me watch the video that it hit me, This should be my theme song! 

If you haven't watched it yet, take a break, go to my last post, watch it and then, come back here. 


Pretty powerful video huh? 

Now, read the lyrics:

 Verse 1:
When I lose My way,
And I forget my name,
Remind me who I am.
In the mirror all I see,
Is who I don't wanna be,
Remind me who I am.
In the loneliest places,
When I can't remember what grace is.

Chorus:
Tell me once again who I am to you.
Who I am to you.
Tell me lest I forget who I am to you.
That I belong to you.

Verse 2:
When my heart is like a stone,
And I'm running far from home,
Remind me who I am.
When I can't receive your love,
Afraid I'll never be enough,
Remind me who I am.
If I'm your beloved,
Can you help me believe it.

Chorus:
Tell me once again who I am to you.
Who I am to you, Whoa.
Tell me lest I forget who I am to you.
That I belong to you.

Bridge:
I'm the one you love,
I'm the one you love,
That will be enough,
I'm the one you love.

Chorus:
 Tell me once again who I am to you.
Who I am to you.
Tell me lest I forget who I am to you.
That I belong to you, whoa
To you.

You see, I am learning day by day that how I think about myself isn't what matters.  What God thinks about me is what matters.  More than anything.  I need to renew my mind to think of myself the way God thinks about me. 

I am HIS beloved.  I am not worthless, I am not unworthy, I am not rejected; I am a beloved child of God.

My 28 thanks:

1. I am a beloved child of God

2. When I forget who I am, the Lord can remind me that I am His beloved.

3. I was able to go out to Dill to visit with my family and celebrate my Aunt Louan's birthday.

4. My Aunt is an encourager.  I always feel better after going out there.

5. long holiday weekends

6. I got to visit with my Great Aunt Mary Lou.

7. Her daughter Rosalind was there.  We had a nice visit; I haven't seen her in several years.

8. My family is so talented.  They are entering all kinds of quilts, hand made clothing and flower arrangements in the county fair. 

9. Who knows, they are probably entering all kinds of desserts in the fair also, now that is something I can do...cook, I must have inherited that from them. 

10. The kids stayed the night with their Grammy and Poppy Sunday night.

11. Matt and I were able to accomplish all kinds of things while it was just us.

12. We joked about being old... (Hey, it's labor day, let's go to Sam's...that will be fun.)  Haha!

13. We had a lunch date at Schlotzky's.  It was wonderful.

14. I am catching up on my Bible reading.  Somehow I got really behind...(*gulp, almost 2 months), but Matt was kind enough to remind me that I am doing better than him...He is 9 month behind!  I feel better now!

15. I didn't cook all weekend.  Although I enjoy cooking, I also enjoy taking a break.  All weekend I was either blessed by others buying or cooking my dinner. 

16. My husband cleaned the whole kitchen. 

17. We went through our Christmas stash and were excited to discover we are halfway done with both the kids' Christmas gifts. 

18. Some of my sister's table centerpiece items were delivered!

19. Yesterday was the 2 month mark.  Only 60 more days till the wedding!

20. The scale moved this morning!  I was happy to see a different number at the end of my weight!

21. The scale doesn't define me, but some days it can make me really happy!

22. When things don't work out sometimes you are blessed enough to be able to look back after 6 years and discover why.  The house we almost bought 6 years ago was amazing; it had lots of room and a loft we were planning to use as a playroom.  We loved it, but had to back out of the contract after the inspector discovered issues with the A/C.  On May 20th that house was demolished, nothing is left.  We are so thankful we were protected from that.

23. I love fall!  I am ready to decorate my house in fall colors...and owls...and candy corn. 

24. Music is a very effective form of ministry.  It speaks to some people in a way that preaching can't.  I love listening to music that is full of God's truth.

25. Crossroads Kids Ministry.  My kids love going to church.

26. Mrs. Debbie.  Madelyn loves being on Kid Crew with her.  Madelyn doesn't always believe in herself (wonder who taught her that?...oops...) but Mrs. Debbie believes in her and encourages her. 

27. Change.  It isn't always fun, but it is necessary.  I am always excited when a change is complete and I get to take in a whole new experience.

28. God is working on me and I am changing for the better!